Optical port identification
US12250022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0083
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An indicator system (200) for optical ports (125) of a passive optical communications equipment (120). The indicator system comprises a plurality of photodetectors (510) configured to detect an optical signal on the optical ports and a plurality of (140) configured to indicate on which optical ports an optical signal is detected by the photodetector. The indicator system further comprises a power source (350) configured to provide power to the photodetectors (510) and indicators (140). The power source is self-contained at the passive optical communications equipment. The power source (350) comprises a mechanical to electrical converter (410).
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